3M Speedglas Adflo - User Instructions; Product Overview and Safety; Equipment Markings and Preparation

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3M™ Ado™ Powered Air Respirator 1ï/
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with other relevant
3M User instructions and Reference leaets where you will nd
information on approved combinations/classications, spare parts
and Accessories.
UNPACKING
The equipment should contain (see g A:1): Powered Air
Respirator, Airow indicator, Belt, Breathing tube, (adaptor), User
Instructions and Reference Leaet.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3M™ Ado™ Powered Air Respirator is a breathing protection
device, for increased comfort and safety during welding and allied
processes when used as a system in combination with approved
headtops.
3M Ado Powered Air Respirator is equipped with a particle
lter, spark arrestor, pre lter and a particle lter indicator that
indicates particle lter clogging. A range of gas lters (optional)
give additional protection against certain gaseous contaminations.
3M™ Ado™ Odour Filter (optional) reduces unpleasant odour.
3M Ado Powered Air Respirator incorporates an automatic
airow control that ensures a constant supply of air during use. An
electronic control unit provides an audible and visible warning of
low battery and/or low air ow into the headtop.
The 3M Ado Powered Air Respirator version for high altitudes is
designed for use above sea level 0-3000 m (1500 m with gaslter)
and has intergrated automatic altitude compensation to adjust for
changes in air density.
3M Ado Powered Air Respirator offers a standard and a heavy-
duty (optional) battery.
WARNING
Proper selection, training, use and maintenance are essential
in order for the product to help protect the wearer from certain
airborne contaminants. Failure to follow all instructions on the
use of these respiratory protection products and/or failure to
properly wear the complete product during all periods of exposure
may adversely affect the wearer’s health, lead to severe or life
threatening illness, injury or permanent disability.
For suitability and proper use follow local regulations, refer to
all information supplied or contact a safety professional/3M
representative (see local contact details).
Particular attention should be given to warning statements
where indicated.
APPROVALS
These products meet the requirements of the European
Community Directive 89/686/EEC (Personal Protective Equipment
Directive) and are thus CE marked. The products comply with the
harmonized standard EN 12941 (Respiratory protective devices
– Powered ltering devices incorporating a helmet or hood).
Certication under Article 10, EC type Examination and Article
11, EC Quality Control has been issued by INSPEC International
Ltd (Notied body number 0194 for systems incorporating
this product.). The product is in conformity with the provisions
of European Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC - Electromagnetic
Compatibility), and the European standards EN 61000-6-3 (EMC
- Emission - Residential) and EN 61000-6-2 (EMC - Immunity -
Industrial) have been applied.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Only use with original 3M™ Speedglas™ spare parts and
accessories listed in the reference leaet and within the usage
conditions given in the Technical Specications.
The use of substitute components or modications not specied
in these user instructions might seriously impair protection and
may invalidate claims under the warranty or cause the product
to be noncompliant with protection classications and approvals.
3M Ado Powered Air Respirator must not be used in the
power OFF state since a rapid build-up of carbon dioxide and
depletion of oxygen within the headtop may occur.
Do not remove the headtop or turn off 3M Ado Powered Air
Respirator until you have vacated the contaminated area.
In the power OFF state little or no respiratory protection is
expected.
3M™ Ado™ Powered Air Respiratory System must not be
used if 3M Ado Powered Air Respirator does not supply
enough air(low ow alarm). Use the air ow check procedure
described in g F:1
3M Ado Powered Air Respiratory System must not be used in
ammable or explosive environments.
Note that the breathing tube might make a loop and get caught
up by something in the surrounding area.
If you are not sure about the concentration of contaminant, or
about equipment performance, seek advice from an industrial
safety engineer. The manufacturer is not responsible for injury
following incorrect use or incorrect choice of equipment.
EQUIPMENT MARKING
3M Ado Powered Air Respirator is marked to EN 12941.
The 3M Ado Powered Air Respirator is marked with the date of
manufacture.
For marking on lters, head tops, batteries and charger see
appropriate user instruction.
Markings on the equipment.
= Read the instructions before use.
= Shall be disposed of as electronic waste.
= Recycle
= Expiry date year/month
PREPARATION FOR USE
Check that the equipment is complete (see g A:1), undamaged
and correctly assembled, any damaged or defective parts must be
replaced before use.
Fit 3M Ado Powered Air Respirator to the belt, (see g B:1)
Select an approved breathing tube, and if needed an adaptor, (see
reference leaet for approved combinations) connect to 3M Ado
Powered Air Respirator and headtop (see g C:1).
3M Ado Powered Air Respirator must be used together with 3M™
Ado™ Particle Filter at all times. All other 3M™ Ado™ Filters
are optional and must always be used only in conjunction with 3M
Ado Particle lter.
Check of Air Flow and alarm system
The airow and alarm system must always be checked before use
(see g F:1). The air ow meter may not show the correct reading
below sea level.
1. Ensure that the particle lter and battery have been tted
correctly and that the battery is adequately charged.
2. Fit the breathing tube to 3M Ado Powered Air Respirator and
attach the airow meter in the other end.
3. Switch on 3M Ado Powered Air Respirator at the lower airow
setting.